384 pages : 27 cm

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Section I: Introduction. -- The people and lands of the Bible -- Shedding light on the past. -- Section II: People at home. -- Towns and villages -- Houses and homes -- Furniture and fittings -- Family customs and roles -- Clothes and shoes. -- Section III: Food and drink. -- Water-supply -- Agriculture -- Food and its preparations. -- Section IV: Industry and commerce. -- Weights and measures -- Industry -- Trade and travel -- Civil government. -- Section V: Culture and health. -- Writing and literature -- Music and games -- Health and healing. -- Section VI: Warfare. -- The rise of national conflict -- Israel under subjection. -- Section VII: Religion. -- The beliefs of Israel's neighbours -- Israel at worship -- The life and worship of the first Christians

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